Parents & students:
I am struggling to keep up with my duties as an educator. I am locked out of work by the BC government before 7:45 am and after 3:55 pm. I do not have enough time to mark, lesson plan, and update this website. My apologies during this disruption. I am doing my best.
Istvan Sitar
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
1.) Review of the historical links to key places on the Map of the Americas assignment
2.) Worktime:
- Chapter 7 V & Q
- Chapter 8 V & Q
- Map of Americas
Reminder:
- Chapter 7 & 8 Quiz on Thursday
Monday, May 26, 2014
1.) Work Block
- Chapter 7 V & Q
- Chapter 8 V & Q
- Map of Americas
Wedn, May 21, 2014
1.) Map of the Americas
2.) Guns, Germs & Steel - Part 2 - see link
- Pizzaro vs the Inca Empire
- Answer the following question in your notebook by taking notes from the video:
Why were the Conquistadors able to conquer the Incas, and not the other way around?
Tues, May 20, 2014
1.) Chapter 7 Vocab & Questions - due next Tuesday
2.) Chapter 8 Vocab & Questions - due next Tuesday
3.) Chapter 7 & 8 Quiz next Tuesday
Thursday, May 15, 2014
1.) Work Time:
- Chapter 7 V & Qs
2.) Canada: A People's History - Episode 1
Wedn, May 14, 2014
1.) People of North America chart
- Collect data on the 5 First Nations groups in Canada
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
1.) Hair of the Dog article
- Coast Salish people & the Wool Dog
2.) Chapter 7 Vocab & Questions - work time
3.) Canada: A People's History Episode 1
- When the World Began
Monday, May 12, 2014
1.) Chapter 7 Outline
2.) View Gallery Walk of Sustainability Projects in the Library by Mr Cherry's SS 10 class
- Describe 5 projects in your notebook
- Which project did you like best? Why?
3.) Chapter 7 Vocab & Questions
- Worksheet handed out
Friday, May 9th, 2014
1.) Guest Speaker:
- History of Sustainability & Environmental Justice
Thursday, May 8, 2014
1.) Grit Scale scores from yesterday's test
- write results in your notebook: Do you agree? Why?
Preview Questions in your notebooks:
- What is 'Academic Integrity'?
- "Those who cheat in school go on to cheat in life". Explain if you agree or disagree with this statement and why.
- Why do people cheat?
- How important is honesty to you?
Friday, May 2, 2014
1.) Chapter 6 Quiz - open book test
2.) Anyone with INCs must stay after class to complete the assignments
Thursday, May 1, 2014
1.) Finish the Hartland Landfill worksheet - Hand it in for marks as soon as it is completed (Do not share your answers)
- Follow the instructions & start the "Calculate Your Footprint" section (orange box)
- At the of this section write down your score in your notebook, and the comparisons from around the world (the title in your notebook is Calculating My Ecological Footprint)
- Next, go to the Green Your Lifestyle section to find ways you could improve your footprint by collecting leaves.
- In your notebook write down 5 specific things you think you could do to improve your footprint from this section which will give you the most leaves.
3.) Complete any overdue work - students with INCs tomorrow will start in after school on Friday to complete their work.
4.) Reminder:
- Midterm Exam retake is on Monday - study hard!!!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
1.) Ms Coey - Presentation on solutions to our consumption levels - Reynolds initiatives
- for more info see the Get R.E.A.L. (Reynolds EcoAction Leaders) Group Website
- The Story of Solutions video:
2.) Hartland Landfill digital scavenger hunt:
- Search for the answers of the questions on the worksheet below on the CRD/ Hartland landfill website
2.) Answer the following in your notebook after the video:
- What do you do to reduce garbage in your home?
- Would you be willing to try this project? for a week/month/year? Why or why not?
- Brainstorm ways you could reduce the garbage you generate?
Friday, April 25, 2014
1.) The Clean Bin Project video - watch from the link if you missed class today
- Before viewing question - Do you think it's possible to not produce garbage?
- During the video - take notes on their project, information about garbage and recycling, their journey, and any other interesting/informative facts
2.) Midterm Exams are marked - Whole class rewrite Monday, May 6th
3.) Industrial Revolution projects are due on Monday
Thursday, April 24, 2014
1.) Midterm #1
2.) Work on Industrial Revolution project in Room 112
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
1.) Group Study section:
- In groups of 5, use the questions provided for each chapter in unit 1 (Chap 1-5).
- Pick a chapter each and answer the questions for your chapter.
- Once finished, share answers with all of your group members.
- If not completed during class time, share emails or other contact info to send digital copies to group members.
- The questions are in the powerpoint provided in the Assignments, Notes & Video page.
Reminder:
- Midterm tomorrow - 90 multiple choice questions
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
In Computer Lab:
1.) Last class day to work on Industrial Revolution projects - Due next Monday
2.) Work on Chapter 5 Vocab & Questions as review for the Midterm on Thursday
3.) See the Midterm Review powerpoint on the Assignments, Notes, Videos page
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Work Time - in library
Reminder:
- Midterm Test next Thursday - Chapters 1-5 (Multiple Choice test)
- Midterm Review Powerpoint on Assignments, Notes & Videos page
- Chapter 5 Vocab & Questions - Not for marks, but use this to study for the midterm - on Assignments page
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
1.) Work time - Industrial Revolution projects
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
1.) Finish the Worst Jobs of the Victorian Era
2.) Chapter 5 notes - In Assignments & Notes page
3.) Introduction to the Industrial Revolution projects
- Hand in INCs - chapter 3 is now overdue
- Parent/Teacher interviews are this Thursday - Thursday classes are 1 hour each.
- Napoleon project is due Monday
- Computer Lab time tomorrow and Thursday
Monday, Mar 31, 2014
1.) Reminders:
- INCs have to get completed - Marks are up
- The quiz was right out of the Chapter Vocab & Questions - no excuses
- room 112 tomorrow
- Take notes on Napoleon's early life to prepare for tomorrow's Napoleon Timeline Project
3.) Write out the Chapter 3 Outline in notebook
Friday, Mar 28, 2014
1.) Chapter 3 Quiz
2.) Worktime
Thursday, Mar 27, 2014
Reminder: Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow
1.) Create a timeline in your notebook with the events of the French Revolution
For each entry, include:
- Date
- Name of Event
- Description of the event
It could look something like this:
or, something like this:
2.) Work Time:
- finish any overdue work: Chapter 2 V & Qs, Chapter 3 project, France Map
- finish Chapter 3 V & Qs for tomorrow
- finish the charts from yesterday's notes: The Big Three, Political Clubs, and Revolutionary Leaders
- finish Chapter 2 V & Qs - overdue
- finish Britain map - overdue
- finish France map - overdue
- Work on Chapter 3 V & Qs - due Friday, Mar 28
- Work on Chapter 3 project - due Sunday, Mar 23
3.) What is Your Learning Style? mini lesson
- Learning Style Inventory handout:
Quiz 1 & 2 - write results in your notebook
Write Your Learning Style characteristics in your notebook
4.) Progress Reports handed out
- take home and return signed by parents
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2014
In Computer Lab (Room 112):
- working on Chapter 3 projects
- follow the criteria sheet handed out
- Project due on Sunday, Mar 23 - embedded on the project page
Monday, Mar 3, 2014
1.) Finish Supersizers Eat the French Revolution video
2.) Worktime:
- Chapter 2 V & Q - overdue
- Britain Map - overdue
- France Map - due tuesday
- Chapter 3 Project - due Sun, Mar 23
- Chapter 3 V & Q - due Fri, Mar 28
Friday, Feb 28, 2014
1.) Map of France
2.) Video - Supersizers Eat...The French Revolution
- Answer the Preview questions in your notebook
- Take notes during the video
- Answer the reflection questions after the video
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014
1.) Worktime:
- Finish Map of UK
- Work on Chapter 2 Vocab & Q's
2.) Notes on Geography and English Society
- the notes are in the Assignments & Notes Log page
- Finish the notes for homework
Monday, Feb 17, 2014
1.) Finish Tourist Guide video
2.) Finish Maps and hand in
Friday, Feb 14, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Quiz
2.) England Tourist Guide video - label the cities visited on your UK Map and describe the cities visited in your notebook
Thursday, Feb, 13, 2013
1.) What is Bitcoin?
2.) Finish The Ascent of Money video
3.) Chapter 2 Outline - in Notebooks
4.) Britain Map - Due Monday, Feb 17
5.) Chapter 2 Vocab & Questions Worksheet - Due Wednesday, Feb 27
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Quiz
2.) Video - The Ascent of Money
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014
1.) Finish the Chapter 1 Mind Map - The Modern Age
- with your group
2.) Chapter 1 Questions
- At the end of the Notes Powerpoint underneath
Friday, Feb 7, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Mindmap
Instructions:
- In groups of 4 students, divide the 4 sections of the chapter
- Each student is responsible for creating a mind map for their section
- Once each student has completed their section, return to the group and share their section
- Each student will create a mind map with all four sections of the chapter
- Use the piece of paper provided for the good copy of the mind map
Thursday, Feb 6, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Intro
- page 3 in textbook
2.) Defining Aspects of History:
- Political
- Economic
- Social
2.) Review from yesterday:
- What did we see on Guns, Germs & Steel?
3.) Finish the video - 40 mins left
- After the video answer this question under your video notes:
Jared Diamond answered Yali's question by saying "geography." Explain what he meant by that. There are about 3 examples to explain.
4.) Pop Quiz!
- Europe Map
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2014
1.) Homework:
- Notebook
- Course Outline signed
- Personal Mind Map
2.) What do you remember from yesterday?
- Who did you talk to?
- What information did you find out about someone else in the class?
3.) Goal Setting Activity
Using Cornell Style Notetaking, answer the 4 questions in your notebook from the whiteboard
4.) Guns, Germs & Steel
- What do you think the video will be about?
- Take notes from the video using the dates outlined in the video about human development in the last 15,000 years & describe the events
SS 9 Daily Schedule - Semester 2 (Spring 2014)
Notice -Parents & students:
I am struggling to keep up with my duties as an educator. I am locked out of work by the BC government before 7:45 am and after 3:55 pm. I do not have enough time to mark, lesson plan, and update this website. My apologies during this disruption. I am doing my best.
Istvan Sitar
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
1.) Review of the historical links to key places on the Map of the Americas assignment
2.) Worktime:
- Chapter 7 V & Q
- Chapter 8 V & Q
- Map of Americas
Reminder:
- Chapter 7 & 8 Quiz on Thursday
Monday, May 26, 2014
1.) Work Block
- Chapter 7 V & Q
- Chapter 8 V & Q
- Map of Americas
Wedn, May 21, 2014
1.) Map of the Americas
2.) Guns, Germs & Steel - Part 2 - see link
- Pizzaro vs the Inca Empire
- Answer the following question in your notebook by taking notes from the video:
Why were the Conquistadors able to conquer the Incas, and not the other way around?
Tues, May 20, 2014
1.) Chapter 7 Vocab & Questions - due next Tuesday
2.) Chapter 8 Vocab & Questions - due next Tuesday
3.) Chapter 7 & 8 Quiz next Tuesday
Thursday, May 15, 2014
1.) Work Time:
- Chapter 7 V & Qs
2.) Canada: A People's History - Episode 1
Wedn, May 14, 2014
1.) People of North America chart
- Collect data on the 5 First Nations groups in Canada
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
1.) Hair of the Dog article
- Coast Salish people & the Wool Dog
2.) Chapter 7 Vocab & Questions - work time
3.) Canada: A People's History Episode 1
- When the World Began
Monday, May 12, 2014
1.) Chapter 7 Outline
2.) View Gallery Walk of Sustainability Projects in the Library by Mr Cherry's SS 10 class
- Describe 5 projects in your notebook
- Which project did you like best? Why?
3.) Chapter 7 Vocab & Questions
- Worksheet handed out
Friday, May 9th, 2014
1.) Guest Speaker:
- History of Sustainability & Environmental Justice
Thursday, May 8, 2014
1.) Grit Scale scores from yesterday's test
- write results in your notebook: Do you agree? Why?
2.) Look Up video
3.) Oil Sands video from The Nature of Things
See website
- To introduce the topic our guest speaker will discuss tomorrow
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
1.) Reflections from Faking the Grade video
2.) Motivation & Volition Lesson:
- It takes both, motivation & volition (willpower/self-control) to be successful
- powerpoint:
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
1.) CBC Doc Zone - Faking the Grade
2.) Midterm Retests
- How do you think you did?
- How do you think the class did as a whole?
Monday, May 5, 2014
1.) Midterm Exam retake
2.) Faking the Grade video - CBC website
Preview Questions in your notebooks:
- What is 'Academic Integrity'?
- "Those who cheat in school go on to cheat in life". Explain if you agree or disagree with this statement and why.
- Why do people cheat?
- How important is honesty to you?
Friday, May 2, 2014
1.) Chapter 6 Quiz - open book test
2.) Anyone with INCs must stay after class to complete the assignments
Thursday, May 1, 2014
1.) Finish the Hartland Landfill worksheet - Hand it in for marks as soon as it is completed (Do not share your answers)
2.) Find your Ecological Footprint:
- Go on the the World Wildlife Fund website
- Click the "get started" box
- Follow the instructions & start the "Calculate Your Footprint" section (orange box)
- At the of this section write down your score in your notebook, and the comparisons from around the world (the title in your notebook is Calculating My Ecological Footprint)
- Next, go to the Green Your Lifestyle section to find ways you could improve your footprint by collecting leaves.
- In your notebook write down 5 specific things you think you could do to improve your footprint from this section which will give you the most leaves.
3.) Complete any overdue work - students with INCs tomorrow will start in after school on Friday to complete their work.
4.) Reminder:
- Midterm Exam retake is on Monday - study hard!!!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
1.) Ms Coey - Presentation on solutions to our consumption levels - Reynolds initiatives
- for more info see the Get R.E.A.L. (Reynolds EcoAction Leaders) Group Website
- The Story of Solutions video:
2.) Hartland Landfill digital scavenger hunt:
- Search for the answers of the questions on the worksheet below on the CRD/ Hartland landfill website
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
1.) Finish The Clean Bin Project video
2.) Answer the following in your notebook after the video:
- What do you do to reduce garbage in your home?
- Would you be willing to try this project? for a week/month/year? Why or why not?
- Brainstorm ways you could reduce the garbage you generate?
Friday, April 25, 2014
1.) The Clean Bin Project video - watch from the link if you missed class today
- Before viewing question - Do you think it's possible to not produce garbage?
- During the video - take notes on their project, information about garbage and recycling, their journey, and any other interesting/informative facts
2.) Midterm Exams are marked - Whole class rewrite Monday, May 6th
3.) Industrial Revolution projects are due on Monday
Thursday, April 24, 2014
1.) Midterm #1
2.) Work on Industrial Revolution project in Room 112
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
1.) Group Study section:
- In groups of 5, use the questions provided for each chapter in unit 1 (Chap 1-5).
- Pick a chapter each and answer the questions for your chapter.
- Once finished, share answers with all of your group members.
- If not completed during class time, share emails or other contact info to send digital copies to group members.
- The questions are in the powerpoint provided in the Assignments, Notes & Video page.
Reminder:
- Midterm tomorrow - 90 multiple choice questions
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
In Computer Lab:
1.) Last class day to work on Industrial Revolution projects - Due next Monday
2.) Work on Chapter 5 Vocab & Questions as review for the Midterm on Thursday
3.) See the Midterm Review powerpoint on the Assignments, Notes, Videos page
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Work Time - in library
Reminder:
- Midterm Test next Thursday - Chapters 1-5 (Multiple Choice test)
- Midterm Review Powerpoint on Assignments, Notes & Videos page
- Chapter 5 Vocab & Questions - Not for marks, but use this to study for the midterm - on Assignments page
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
1.) Work time - Industrial Revolution projects
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
1.) Finish the Worst Jobs of the Victorian Era
2.) Chapter 5 notes - In Assignments & Notes page
3.) Introduction to the Industrial Revolution projects
- In Room 112 tomorrow
Monday, April 14, 2014
1.) Chapter 5 Outline
2.) Oliver Twist story - p.124 in Textbook
3.) Worst Jobs of the Victorian Era - Video on Youtube
- Take notes on each job & provide a description
Friday, April 11, 2014
1.) Chapter 4 Quiz
2.) Notebook Self-Assessment - Hand in Assessment & Notebook for marking
Thursday, April 10, 2014
1.) Work block:
- Finish Chapter 4 V & Qs - due Friday
- Finish Napoleon Timelines
- Chapter 4 Quiz tomorrow
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
1.) Short work time to hand in work and get help with projects
2.) Battlefield Detectives - Battle of Waterloo
- video on Assignments & Notes page
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
1.) Finish the notes from Friday
2.) work time:
- finish Napoleon timelines
- finish Chapter 4 V & Qs by Friday
3.) Reminders:
- Chapter 4 Quiz on Friday
Monday, April 7, 2014
Work Time:
- Timelines - overdue
- Chapter 4 V & Qs - Due Friday
Friday, April 4, 2014
1.) Napoleon notes
- on Assignments & Notes page
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Last class day to work on Napoleon Timelines
- Due on Monday, April 7
Wednesday, April 2
Computer Lab - To work on Napoleon Timelines
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
In the computer lab (room 112):
1.) Create an account on timerime.com to make a multimedia timeline (Web 2.0)
2.) follow the steps on the criteria sheet handed out to complete the Napoleon timeline.
See the sheet below:
3.) Reminders:
- Hand in INCs - chapter 3 is now overdue
- Parent/Teacher interviews are this Thursday - Thursday classes are 1 hour each.
- Napoleon project is due Monday
- Computer Lab time tomorrow and Thursday
Monday, Mar 31, 2014
1.) Reminders:
- INCs have to get completed - Marks are up
- The quiz was right out of the Chapter Vocab & Questions - no excuses
- room 112 tomorrow
2.) Napoleon video - on Assignments & Notes Log page
- Take notes on Napoleon's early life to prepare for tomorrow's Napoleon Timeline Project
3.) Write out the Chapter 3 Outline in notebook
Friday, Mar 28, 2014
1.) Chapter 3 Quiz
2.) Worktime
Thursday, Mar 27, 2014
Reminder: Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow
1.) Create a timeline in your notebook with the events of the French Revolution
For each entry, include:
- Date
- Name of Event
- Description of the event
It could look something like this:
or, something like this:
2.) Work Time:
- finish any overdue work: Chapter 2 V & Qs, Chapter 3 project, France Map
- finish Chapter 3 V & Qs for tomorrow
- finish the charts from yesterday's notes: The Big Three, Political Clubs, and Revolutionary Leaders
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2014
1.) Go over Understanding the Charter questions
2.) The Enlightenment notes - New Ideas
(See The Assignments & Notes Log page)
3.) Work Time:
- Chapter 3 Project - Overdue
- Chapter 2 Vocab & Questions - Overdue
- Chapter 3 Vocab & Questions - due Friday
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014
1.) French Revolution in a Nutshell - video
Pop Quiz questions from the video
2.) Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms
Understanding the Charter Questions:
1.What does the Charter guarantee?
2.What fundamental freedoms does every Canadian have?
3.What is the basic democratic right of Canadians?
4.Define & explain mobility rights, legal rights, and equality rights under the Charter?
5.What does the Minority Language Education rights guarantee?
6.How are guaranteed rights & freedoms enforced?
Monday, Mar 24, 2014
1.) How did our projects go? Embeded on the French Revolution page?
2.) Crash Course - The French Revolution
3.) Go to the Assembly
Friday, Mar 7, 2014
1.) How to embed projects on the wiki
2.) Reminders:
- look below on Wednesday
3.) Worktime:
- Hand in overdue work
- Work on Chapter 3 V & Q
- Chapter 3 projects
Thursday, Mar 6, 2014
1.) Request Membership to my Wiki:
- You must be a member to edit pages & embed your projects
- see this link for help
2.) Continue to work on your projects
3.) Hand in any overdue (INC) work
Wednesday, Mar 5, 2014
1.) Palace of Versailles video
- see link
2.) Work time:
- finish Chapter 2 V & Qs - overdue
- finish Britain map - overdue
- finish France map - overdue
- Work on Chapter 3 V & Qs - due Friday, Mar 28
- Work on Chapter 3 project - due Sunday, Mar 23
3.) What is Your Learning Style? mini lesson
- Learning Style Inventory handout:
Quiz 1 & 2 - write results in your notebook
Write Your Learning Style characteristics in your notebook
4.) Progress Reports handed out
- take home and return signed by parents
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2014
In Computer Lab (Room 112):
- working on Chapter 3 projects
- follow the criteria sheet handed out
- Project due on Sunday, Mar 23 - embedded on the project page
Monday, Mar 3, 2014
1.) Finish Supersizers Eat the French Revolution video
2.) Worktime:
- Chapter 2 V & Q - overdue
- Britain Map - overdue
- France Map - due tuesday
- Chapter 3 Project - due Sun, Mar 23
- Chapter 3 V & Q - due Fri, Mar 28
Friday, Feb 28, 2014
1.) Map of France
2.) Video - Supersizers Eat...The French Revolution
- see link
Thusday, Feb 27, 2014
1.) Notebook Self-Assessment
- Fill out the rubric & hand in your notebook at the end of class for marking
Follow the instructions below for today's class in the computer lab:
1.) Play the game The Travelers' IQ Challenge - follow the link to play the Europe game
- Write down your highest scores in your notebook
2.) Start the Chapter 3 Project:
- Use the chapter and your outline to pick a subject
- Research your subject and come up with a question to drive your project
- Follow the Criteria Sheet to create your project
- We will be in the computer lab next Tuesday and Thursday
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014
1.) Chap 2 Quiz
2.) Pink Shirt Day - It Gets Better video & reflection (in notebooks) - see link
3.) Notebook assessment - Self-Reflection
4.) Chapter 3 Outline
5.) Chapter 3 Vocab & Q's - due after Spring Break
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
1.) Reminder of Pink Shirt Day tomorrow:
- Shane Koyscan video
2.) Work Day:
- Finish Monarch Paragraphs
- Finish Chapter 2 Vocab & Q's
3.) Reminder:
- Chapter 2 Quiz tomorrow
Monday, Feb 24, 2014
1.) King Charles I video
- see link (parts 1-3)
2.) Monarchy Assignment - see worksheet
- due tomorrow
3.) Reminders:
- Chapter 2 Quiz on Wednesday
- Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday (Anti-Bullying)
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014
1.)Generation Like documentary
From PBS Frontline
- Answer the Preview questions in your notebook
- Take notes during the video
- Answer the reflection questions after the video
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014
1.) Worktime:
- Finish Map of UK
- Work on Chapter 2 Vocab & Q's
2.) Notes on Geography and English Society
- the notes are in the Assignments & Notes Log page
- Finish the notes for homework
Monday, Feb 17, 2014
1.) Finish Tourist Guide video
2.) Finish Maps and hand in
Friday, Feb 14, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Quiz
2.) England Tourist Guide video - label the cities visited on your UK Map and describe the cities visited in your notebook
Thursday, Feb, 13, 2013
1.) What is Bitcoin?
2.) Finish The Ascent of Money video
3.) Chapter 2 Outline - in Notebooks
4.) Britain Map - Due Monday, Feb 17
5.) Chapter 2 Vocab & Questions Worksheet - Due Wednesday, Feb 27
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Quiz
2.) Video - The Ascent of Money
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014
1.) Finish the Chapter 1 Mind Map - The Modern Age
- with your group
2.) Chapter 1 Questions
- At the end of the Notes Powerpoint underneath
Friday, Feb 7, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Mindmap
Instructions:
- In groups of 4 students, divide the 4 sections of the chapter
- Each student is responsible for creating a mind map for their section
- Once each student has completed their section, return to the group and share their section
- Each student will create a mind map with all four sections of the chapter
- Use the piece of paper provided for the good copy of the mind map
Thursday, Feb 6, 2014
1.) Chapter 1 Intro
- page 3 in textbook
2.) Defining Aspects of History:
- Political
- Economic
- Social
3.) Chapter 1 Notes
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2014
1.) Homework Check:
- Notebook?
- Course Outline signed?
2.) Review from yesterday:
- What did we see on Guns, Germs & Steel?
3.) Finish the video - 40 mins left
- After the video answer this question under your video notes:
Jared Diamond answered Yali's question by saying "geography." Explain what he meant by that. There are about 3 examples to explain.
4.) Pop Quiz!
- Europe Map
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2014
1.) Homework:
- Notebook
- Course Outline signed
- Personal Mind Map
2.) What do you remember from yesterday?
- Who did you talk to?
- What information did you find out about someone else in the class?
3.) Goal Setting Activity
Using Cornell Style Notetaking, answer the 4 questions in your notebook from the whiteboard
4.) Guns, Germs & Steel
- What do you think the video will be about?
- Take notes from the video using the dates outlined in the video about human development in the last 15,000 years & describe the events
Click here to access the video from YouTube
Monday, Feb 3, 2014
1.) Who is Mr Sitar? Mind Map
- On the board from Students' detective work
2.) Students' Personal Mind Map
- On first page of notebook
3.) Student Share
- share information on Mind Map with other students
4.) Homework:
- Get Course Outlines signed by parents
- Bring a notebook (at least 100 pages) to class
- Finish Mind Map
Friday, Jan 31, 2014
1.) Pop Quiz!!
2.) Why Study History?
2.) Course Outline
3.) Who is Mr Sitar?